USL Super League to align calendar with NWSL
The USL Super League will flip its calendar to begin play in the spring and end its season in the fall beginning in 2027, which will align the Super League with the NWSL.
Japan vs. South Africa - Banyana play double-header as WAFCON prep
South Africa's Banyana Banyana will visit Japan at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Sister Act! Tabitha Chawinga stars in France while Temwa sparkles in NWSL
Malawi star Temwa Chawinga returned to her scorching best in May in the NWSL for the Kansas City Current, while her sister Tabitha Chawinga did the most for Lyon in France.
Audi Field to host 2026 NWSL Championship
Audi Field in Washington, D.C., will host the 2026 NWSL Championship on Nov. 21, the league announced on Wednesday.
Rodman: U.S. Triple Espresso reunion 'amazing'
The self-proclaimed "Triple Espresso" of United States women's national team forwards Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson trained together this week for the first time since the 2024 Olympics.
Oshoala recalled, Spirit's Monday named for Nigeria WNT
Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala were named in Nigeria's squad for two international friendlies against Senegal, part of Nigeria's build-up to the 2026 WAFCON.
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah keeps spot at the top as Portland tumbles
Thought the Utah Royals were a fluke? They're still on top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, as the Portland Thorns struggle to keep pace.
Angel City FC vs. North Carolina Courage - Game Highlights (1:19)
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Houston Dash - Game Highlights (1:15)
Chicago Stars vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights (1:16)
Wilson, Thorns benefit from rare call to tie Utah
Portland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson scored an equalizer from the penalty spot to earn her team a 2-2 draw at home on Saturday in a top-of-table NWSL clash with the Utah Royals.
Washington Spirit vs. Seattle Reign FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
Portland Thorns FC vs. Utah Royals - Game Highlights (1:17)
Kansas City Current vs. Boston Legacy FC - Game Highlights (1:18)
NWSL top scorer Banda injured late in Pride's win
Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda extended her NWSL Golden Boot lead with a two-goal performance before suffering an unspecified late injury in Friday's 3-1 win over Bay FC.
Orlando Pride vs. Bay FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
Racing Louisville FC vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights (1:15)
Portland's WNBA-NWSL facility to open in August
The WNBA's Portland Fire and the NWSL's Portland Thorns are set to open the nation's first performance center shared by two professional women's teams in different sports on August 22.
Chicago Stars fire GM amid poor start to season
The Chicago Stars have fired general manager Richard Feuz amid another difficult start to the National Women's Soccer League season.
Mallory Swanson returns to USWNT (1:12)
Awkward sponsorships and failed crypto deals: When do NWSL growth efforts go too far for fans?
As the NWSL expands its business, awkward and failed deals have irked hardcore fans -- and that friction isn't going away anytime soon.
Nigeria's Payne scores in first start for Orlando Pride
After missing the entirety of last season, Nigeria defender Nicole Payne scored her first professional goal in her first start for the Orlando Pride this pastb weekend.
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah Royals a surprise No. 1, Washington Spirit No. 2 after MD9
The Utah Royals have surprised everyone by soaring to the top of the NWSL standings -- and leading out Power Rankings after Matchday 9 to boot.
San Diego Wave FC vs. Orlando Pride - Game Highlights (1:18)
Bay FC vs. Chicago Stars - Game Highlights (1:18)
NWSL Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Wave FC | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | +6 | 25 |
| Utah Royals | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +8 | 24 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +6 | 24 |
| Washington Spirit | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | +9 | 21 |
| Gotham FC | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| Kansas City Current | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | +1 | 21 |
| North Carolina Courage | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 18 |
| Orlando Pride | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | +1 | 17 |
| Denver Summit FC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +4 | 15 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 14 |
| Houston Dash | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 14 |
| Angel City FC | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | +2 | 13 |
| Bay FC | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 11 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 9 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -19 | 9 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -5 | 7 |